Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas

• Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, by 2:00 PM to attend an important briefing in the evening.

• Transfer to a hotel where you will meet Aurora Expeditions representatives.

• Collect luggage cabin tags and receive information about embarkation and local dining options.

• Explore Punta Arenas, a city with a rich cultural history, offering local and international cuisine.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation

• Transfer to Punta Arenas airport for a charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting).

• The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

• Upon arrival, transfer to the Sylvia Earle via Zodiac.

• Settle into your cabin and attend safety briefings.

Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula

• Explore the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands.

• Experience 18-24 hours of daylight, allowing for busy days with multiple excursions.

• Participate in Zodiac cruises, landings, and optional activities like kayaking or polar plunging.

• Visit penguin rookeries, historic sites, and enjoy wildlife encounters with penguins, seals, whales, and more.

Day 9-10: Return Journey

• Continue exploring the Antarctic Peninsula based on weather and ice conditions.

• Prepare for departure from King George Island.

• Fly back to Punta Arenas, Chile, concluding the expedition.